We asked our readers on our Only in Virginia Facebook Page what the most beautiful lakes in Virginia are, and boy did y’all deliver! We received nearly 150 responses! We’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular submissions below. Did your favorite lake make the list?
- Smith Mountain Lake
Vicky Payne via Only In Your State Created in 1963, Smith Mountain Lake is the second-largest freshwater lake in Virginia, and it might just be one of the most popular lakes in the state. Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, USA
- Germantown Lake
Christa Sliffe via Only In Your State Fishermen know this lovely lake all too well! This 109-acre lake is a great spot to fish for bass, bluegill, black crappie, and channel catfish. Germantown Lake, Virginia 22728, USA
- Lake Accotink
Lisa Fettig Barney via Only In Your State Surrounded by a 493-acre park of the same name, this scenic spot in Virginia is always a good idea. Just look at those views! Lake Accotink, North Springfield, VA, USA
- Claytor Lake
Mary Hughes via Only In Your State Pulaski County’s beloved lake clocks in at an impressive 4,472 acres and each and every acre is more beautiful than the next. Claytor Lake, Virginia, USA
- Lake Chesdin
Suzanne Smith via Only In Your State One of the best lakes in Virginia to fish for bass, these two chairs are the perfect spot to sit for a spell and take in the beauty of this lovely lake in south-central Virginia. Lake Chesdin, Virginia, USA
- Hungry Mother Lake
Dorothy Donavan Farris via Only In Your State Nestled within Hungry Mother State Park, fall is clearly a prime time to visit this stunning lake. Hungry Mother Lake, Virginia 24354, USA
- Silver Lake
John Sanders via Only In Your State This Prince William Country treasure might have the most stunning sunsets of all the lakes! Silver Lake, Virginia 22821, USA
- South Holston Lake, Abingdon
Jill Minor via Only In Your State Virginia may share this lake with Tennessee, but that doesn’t make it any less beautiful! It’s easy to see why it’s one of the most beautiful lakes in Virginia (and maybe Tennessee, too!) South Holston Lake, United States
- Lake Barcroft
Steve Farrell via Only In Your State Although this Falls Church lake is a private lake, this pup still thinks it deserves a spot on the list, and we just couldn’t tell the dog no. Just look at how happy it is. Lake Barcroft, VA, USA
- Philpott Lake
Dotti Walker via Only In Your State Last but certainly not least, we have the 2,880-acre Philpott Lake. Surrounded by dense forest and rocky banks, this beautiful lake in Virginia sits at the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge and is great for fishing, boating, swimming, and more. Philpott Lake, Virginia, USA
Thanks to everyone who submitted a photo! We loved reading through all of the submissions. Did your favorite lake make the list? For more outdoor attractions, check out some of our favorite State Parks in Virginia.
Vicky Payne via Only In Your State
Created in 1963, Smith Mountain Lake is the second-largest freshwater lake in Virginia, and it might just be one of the most popular lakes in the state.
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, USA
Christa Sliffe via Only In Your State
Fishermen know this lovely lake all too well! This 109-acre lake is a great spot to fish for bass, bluegill, black crappie, and channel catfish.
Germantown Lake, Virginia 22728, USA
Lisa Fettig Barney via Only In Your State
Surrounded by a 493-acre park of the same name, this scenic spot in Virginia is always a good idea. Just look at those views!
Lake Accotink, North Springfield, VA, USA
Mary Hughes via Only In Your State
Pulaski County’s beloved lake clocks in at an impressive 4,472 acres and each and every acre is more beautiful than the next.
Claytor Lake, Virginia, USA
Suzanne Smith via Only In Your State
One of the best lakes in Virginia to fish for bass, these two chairs are the perfect spot to sit for a spell and take in the beauty of this lovely lake in south-central Virginia.
Lake Chesdin, Virginia, USA
Dorothy Donavan Farris via Only In Your State
Nestled within Hungry Mother State Park, fall is clearly a prime time to visit this stunning lake.
Hungry Mother Lake, Virginia 24354, USA
John Sanders via Only In Your State
This Prince William Country treasure might have the most stunning sunsets of all the lakes!
Silver Lake, Virginia 22821, USA
Jill Minor via Only In Your State
Virginia may share this lake with Tennessee, but that doesn’t make it any less beautiful! It’s easy to see why it’s one of the most beautiful lakes in Virginia (and maybe Tennessee, too!)
South Holston Lake, United States
Steve Farrell via Only In Your State
Although this Falls Church lake is a private lake, this pup still thinks it deserves a spot on the list, and we just couldn’t tell the dog no. Just look at how happy it is.
Lake Barcroft, VA, USA
Dotti Walker via Only In Your State
Last but certainly not least, we have the 2,880-acre Philpott Lake. Surrounded by dense forest and rocky banks, this beautiful lake in Virginia sits at the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge and is great for fishing, boating, swimming, and more.
Philpott Lake, Virginia, USA
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